ADVANCE Application Form

ADVANCE 2021 Application Form

Application Deadline - 5th of March 2021
We are now recruiting our third cohort of 30 talented and enthusiastic PhD students to start in September/October 2021.

The Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research Training in Advanced Networks for Sustainable Societies (ADVANCE CRT) is a novel postgraduate research training centre that is focused on Future Networks and the Internet of Things with applications in sustainable and independent living.

The CRT will train 120 PhD students, recruited in four annual cohorts of 30 students across five partner universities, and first began during the academic year 2019/20.

The deadline for applications is 5th March 2021
Guidelines

Please see the Information Booklet and Project Outlines Booklet on the ADVANCE CRT website in the first instance.

Please complete the form below to apply to ADVANCE CRT 2021.

To complete the application you will need to provide responses to all questions in the form, specify 3 supervisors from the supervisor list in order of preference, and upload the following documentation in PDF format
1. Statement of Motivation (max. 2 pages) addressing the following: why you wish to undertake a PhD with the Advance CRT (with reference to your future career plans), the proposed research topic, and the reasons for selecting the nominated supervisors
2. your CV (max. 3 pages) including contact details of 3 referees
3. transcripts of all your degrees and proof of English language ability (where required)
4. any supporting documentation for your application (optional).
Basic eligibility criteria

Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 honours undergraduate degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Psychology, Social Science. Other qualifications in disciplines related to listed research areas will also be considered.

Non-native English speakers are required to hold a valid IELTS certificate demonstrating at least a score of 6.5 overall with a score of not less than 6 in all parts. Please note that in relevant cases an offer will not be made until proof of an applicant's English proficiency has been provided. If applicants have a degree from a university in an English speaking country, they will be exempt from the English language requirement.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to contact your preferred supervisors to discuss research project topics before submitting your application.

Questions can be directed to advance-crt@cs.ucc.ie
I. Contact Details:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name *

First Name Last Name
E-mail : *
Where the confirmation will be send to
II. Application Details

Tell us about yourself
Please select your Nationality *
Is English your first language *

Yes No
Please note that for some institutions, in cases where English is not your first language you will be required to demonstrate your English proficiency before an offer can be made.
Please select your gender: *
This information is collected exclusively for the purpose of compiling aggregated, anonymised statistical data on the gender of applicants, helping us achieve gender balance objectives of the Athena SWAN charter.
This information will *not* be used for selection purposes, or released to potential supervisors.
Have you previously submitted an application for admission to ADVANCE?

Yes No
III. Undergraduate Education

If you have yet to graduate from your degree please enter the date you are expected to graduate and your current/expected grade.
Undergraduate Course title: *
Undergraduate Date/expected date of graduation: *

Day Month Year
Date
Undergraduate Final Grade (1st class hons/GPA etc.): *
Extra-curricular activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held:
IV. Postgraduate Education (If applicable)

If you have a postgraduate degree, please enter the details below. Applicants must hold at least a 2.1 honours undergraduate degree in either Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Psychology, Social Science. Other qualifications in disciplines related to listed research areas will also be considered. If you are yet to graduate from your postgraduate degree please enter the date you are expected to graduate and your current/expected grade.
Postgraduate Course/thesis title:
Postgraduate Date/scheduled date of graduation:

Day Month Year
Date
Extra-curricular activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held:
V. Additional Questions:
Have you been in contact with an ADVANCE Supervisor about a potential project?

Yes No
Do you require a visa to study in Ireland? *

Yes No
For those students who require a visa to study in Ireland please be aware that the visa process can take up to 3 months. In order to ensure all students start the programme at the correct time, proof of visa approval will be required by 31st August 2021.
How did you hear about this position?

Find a PhD.org LinkedIn ADVANCE website Word of mouth
VI. Supplementary Documentation
Upload a pdf outlining your motivation for applying to ADVANCE (2 pages max) *

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Upload a pdf copy of your CV (3 pages max) *

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Please upload proof of degree(s) and transcripts of results (everything in one PDF file). *

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Please select your 1st preferred supervisor: *
Please select your 2nd preferred supervisor *
Please select your 3rd preferred supervisor *
VIII. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. You are also acknowledging that you are aware you will need to supply all necessary information, including but not limited to proof of your English proficiency in applicable cases as well as other visa documents before an offer can be made.

When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
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ADVANCE 2021 Application Form

I. Contact Details:

II. Application Details

III. Undergraduate Education

IV. Postgraduate Education (If applicable)

V. Additional Questions:

VI. Supplementary Documentation

VIII. Applicant's E-Signature